Padang Besar

This border town is the
merging point for Thais and
Malaysians. Many Malaysians
travel up to Thailand through
this point and likewise for
their Thai counterparts, on
shopping, business or
recreational trips.

The railway station has a
long
platform, manned by
Malaysians
on one side and the Thais on
the other. Besides the
Immigration checkpoints and
some signs, it is hard to
distinguish where the border
actually lies because
culturally, both sides are so
enmeshed.

Beyond the rail tracks is
Pekan Siam, bargain-hunters'
paradise. The town is filled
with textiles, clothing,
handicraft, foodstuff, fruits
and souvenirs.

Getting Here

By RailThe easiest way to get to
Padang Besar is to take KTM's
overnight Express Langkawi
coach from Kuala Lumpur's
Sentral Station. This coach
departs daily at about 8pm
heading towards Padang Besar,
a journey that takes about 10
hours.

By RoadFrom the North-South (PLUS)
Highway, take the exit via
Changlun and take the
Changlun-Kuala Perlis highway
to Kangar. From Kangar,
continue on route heading
towards Padang Besar.

Places To Stay

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